Project Title:
Continuing Operation of an Existing American Tower Telecommunications Facility
County File:
#CDLP26-02004
Applicant:
Owners:
John Merritt, ATC Sequoia LLC on behalf of American Tower
Kenneth E & Jean M Keeler, Trustees
Zoning/General Plan:
Heavy Agricultural District (A-3) / Agricultural Lands (AL)
Site Location:
5480 Sellers Avenue, Oakley, CA 94561 (APN: 020-050-006)
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Status:
Categorical Exemption: Class I, CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(b).
Project Planner:
Chloe Partain, Project Planner (925) 655-2857 chloe.partain@dcd.cccounty.us
Staff Recommendation:
Approve (See Section II for Full Recommendation)
I. PROJECT SUMMARY
The applicant requests approval of a Land Use Permit to allow for the continuing operation of an existing American Tower wireless telecommunications facility that was established under Land Use Permit CDLP03-02108 and most recently renewed under Land Use Permit CDLP14-02058, which expired on December 26, 2024. The wireless facility is currently in use by Verizon and no modifications to the facility are proposed.
II. RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Zoning Administrator:
A. OPEN the public hearing on the proposed project, RECEIVE testimony, and CLOSE the public hearing.
B. DETERMINE that the proposed project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under CEQA Guidelines Section 15301.
C. APPROVE the Land Use Permit (County File CDLP26-02004), based on the attached Findings and Conditions of Approval; and
F. DIRECT staff to file a CEQA Notice of Exemption with the County Clerk.
IV. GENERAL INFORMATION
A. General Plan: Agricultural Lands (AL)
B. Zoning: A-3, Heavy Agricultural District
C. California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Compliance: Categorical Exemption - Class 1: CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(b), the continued operation of existing facilities of both investor and publicly owned utilities used to provide electric power, natural ...
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